'I conceived when I was 12'

Amy Crowhurst became pregnant at the age of 12.

In August 2002 she met a 15-year-old Jamaican for a night out. The pair slept together only once, according to Amy.

She found out she was pregnant four months later and gave birth to Alfie last March.

"I know I was stupid to get pregnant," she admitted. "I have regrets and I'm worried about being so young, but I have a beautiful baby and I can't regret that. All I'd say to other girls like me is take more care.

"I don't know how I'll feel when my friends are older and going out at night and I have to stay in and look after Alfie."

Amy, from Crawley, West Sussex, now lives with her mother and eight brothers and sisters in two council houses.

She has no contact with Alfie's father.